Green group — FISH
Why is “SKATE” in the Green group?
a type of cartilaginous fish with a flat body
Connections Hints for June 15, 2024 #369
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Green group — FISH
Why is “SOLE” in the Green group?
a type of flatfish with a small mouth
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 15, 2024)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- BODY
- Definition: thickness or fullness of hair
- Why it's tricky: can refer to human body or hair thickness
- SOLE
- Definition: type of fish
- Why it's tricky: can also mean the bottom of a foot
- SKATE
- Definition: type of fish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a wheeled recreational device
- LAYUP
- Definition: type of basketball shot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a period of inactivity
Connections #369 explained
Why these words connect (June 15, 2024)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: BASKETBALL SHOTS
These are all types of shots in basketball, including dunks and three-pointers. Each shot has its own unique characteristics and requirements.
Green group: FISH
These are all types of fish, including freshwater and saltwater species. Each fish has its own unique characteristics and habitats.
Blue group: QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
These are all qualities associated with thick hair, including its body, bounce, and volume. Each quality contributes to the overall health and appearance of the hair.
Purple group: ___ CHILD
These are all phrases used to describe a child, including a flower child, only child, poster child, and problem child. Each phrase has its own unique connotations and implications.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“BODY”
Seems like it belongs to: BASKETBALL SHOTS
Actually belongs to: QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
BODY seems like a basketball term, but it refers to hair thickness in this context
“LAYUP”
Seems like it belongs to: QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
Actually belongs to: BASKETBALL SHOTS
LAYUP seems like a hair term, but it's a type of basketball shot
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BODY” didn't go with BASKETBALL SHOTS
Seems like: BASKETBALL SHOTS → Actually: QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
BODY seems like a basketball term, but it refers to hair thickness in this context
Why “LAYUP” didn't go with QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
Seems like: QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR → Actually: BASKETBALL SHOTS
LAYUP seems like a hair term, but it's a type of basketball shot